COVID-19

As California and the nation confront the impact of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, I want to update you on Spectrum Photography's response to the evolving situation as of June 28, 2022. 

The health and safety of my family, clients, and their families are crucial to me. My business has always followed a strict protocol of frequent rigorous cleaning and disinfecting in the studio. The studio is not open to the public and is by appointment only. 

Below are additional measures adopted in light of COVID-19:

• We book sessions 24 hours apart to sanitize studio surfaces, props, and blankets.
• We offer non-contact, verbal-only, parent-guided posing for clients that prefer limited physical contact.
• I wear medical-grade gloves.
• I wear a KN95/N95 mask in session.
• We pay attention to what we touch during the shoot, taking frequent breaks to sanitize our hands.
• We have the studio cleaned by professionals wearing protective gear and air out the space well before clients arrive. 
• We use hospital-grade disinfectants that are safe for newborns and children. 
• We conduct all client and internal meetings remotely and use the studio for photoshoots only.
• Clients remove shoes before entering the studio and are encouraged to use available hand sanitizer (60% ethanol and/or 70% isopropanol).
• NO SICK RULE: clients may not come to the studio or an outdoor session if they have any symptoms such as (but not limited to):
• Active cough or shortness of breath (even if it is allergies)
• Had a fever within the last ten days 
• Have any cold or flu-like symptoms 
• Returned from travel outside the state in the last 14 days 
• Exposed to a confirmed positive case of COVID-19 (without PPE equipment)
• We remain flexible and accommodating on refund and rescheduling arrangements.
• We do not charge cancellation or rescheduling fees.
• If I or anyone in my family (husband and two boys) have any illness, I will reschedule our session.
• The studio has a medical-grade air filtration system for a 1600 sq ft area (the studio is 500 sq ft). It removes pollen, mold, bacteria, smoke, carbon dust, and COVID as the filtration removes 99.9% of particles down to 0.1 microns (COVID is 0.1 micron)

We will continue to monitor the situation, implement best practices, and respond to your concerns and suggestions.

Warmly, 

Karen De Jager